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Hanley Castle High School
Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 0BL, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.1 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,100
Capacity
1,009
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score of 47.8 places it in the top 39% of schools nationally. A commendable 72% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 64% progress to university, with nearly a third attending top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 49%, which is respectable, parents may want to consider this in relation to their child's specific academic aspirations.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.8 | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 88 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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52.07631, -2.23529 · WR8 0BL
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN137101
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Hanley Castle High School rated by Ofsted?
Hanley Castle High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2023.
Is Hanley Castle High School a good school?
Hanley Castle High School scores 57.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hanley Castle High School in GCSEs?
Hanley Castle High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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